This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Toddler Time: Fall Fingerpainting 1:30pm–2:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Toddler Time: Fall Fingerpainting 1:30pm–2:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Toddler Time all about fingerpainting with fall colors! Be ready to get messy! Register to participate, ONLY for friends 4 and under. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Good Morning Storytime with Ms. Jamie 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in for a storytime with Ms. Jamie. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
Sep 30 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Sep 30 2025 Tue Voluntarios Creativos/Creative Volunteers 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Los participantes a este grupo de creatividad y voluntariado comparten sus ideas y creatividad y prestan sus servicios a los eventos de la biblioteca. Para más información llame a 708-388-1078 Ext 18
This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Storytime & Craft: "Ish"/ Hora de Cuento y Arte: "Casi" 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Storytime & Craft: "Ish"/ Hora de Cuento y Arte: "Casi" 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: We will be reading the book "Ish" by Peter Hamilton, and then after we will be creating our own art! No registration required! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
Oct 1 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Oct 1 2025 Wed Clases de Inglés para Principiantes - English Classes for Beginners 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Event Details: Clase de inglés para principiantes. Aprenderemos gramática, vocabulario, pronuniciación y frases de la vida diaria.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Jack-o-Lantern Kids Paint & Sip 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Jack-o-Lantern Kids Paint & Sip 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Jack-o-Lantern-themed Paint & Sip event for kids. Original pieces can be submitted to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome space-permitting. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Nostalgia Nights: Hocus Pocus Paint & Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Nostalgia Nights: Hocus Pocus Paint & Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Watch Hocus Pocus, paint scenes from the movies, and enjoy nonalcoholic wine and snacks! Registration required.
Oct 2 2025 Thu Paletas de Halloween 11:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Oct 2 2025 Thu Paletas de Halloween 11:00am–1:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: La señora Quiroga nos monstrará los pasos para hacer paletitas para Halloween.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Open Makerspace Hours 3:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos En Español, Workshop Event Details: Unleash your creativity in the Makerspace! Work on projects! Use our tools and materials!Kids under 12 must be with an adult. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Eyeball Slime 3:30pm–4:30pm Young Adult Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Eyeball Slime 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: One time in the Makerspace Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make ooey-gooey slime with squishy eyeballs. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Cybercafe 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Event Details: First Thursday of every month from 4-5pm in the Tech Annex. Consult with skilled staff regarding tech questions. Call ahead for details about what we are able to assist you with. No registration required at this time.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Wooden Pumpkin Painting/Pintando Calabazas de Madera 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Wooden Pumpkin Painting/Pintando Calabazas de Madera 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come by to Paint a 3D Pumpkin! No registration required! ¡Ven a pintar una calabaza de Madera! ¡No se requiere registro! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Aprenda los conceptos básicos de informática 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Eventos En Español Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Aprenda los conceptos básicos de informática 7:00pm–8:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Únete a nosotros todos los jueves de octubre para aprender habilidades básicas de informática. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
Oct 3 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Registration Required Oct 3 2025 Fri ABE-LINC Programa de Acesso Digital 10:00am–12:00pm Eventos En Español Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Eventos En Español Registration Required Event Details: Aprendizaje sobre el uso básico de computadoras y más.*De 12-2PM, ex-alumnos clases de computación de uno-a-uno.*From 12-2 PM former students one-on-one computer clases.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Open Mic 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Open Mic 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Share music with your peers in this relaxed atmosphere.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Spooky Ghosts Charcoal Art 4:00pm–4:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Spooky Ghosts Charcoal Art 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Jamie in the Makerspace from 4-4:30PM for a drop-in art opportunity for kids 7+: Spooky Charcoal Ghosts! Submit this piece to the Kids Autumn Art Contest, which runs from Sept. 17 - Oct. 15! Register to participate, walk-ins welcome! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Storytime with author Jarrett Dapier 11:00am–12:00pm Children Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Storytime with author Jarrett Dapier 11:00am–12:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us in children's as author Jarrett Dapier reads his picture book Mr. Watson's Chickens for Banned Books Week 2025. There will be a craft to follow the storytime. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Autumn Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Autumn Bingo 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Play Bingo & win fall-themed prizes. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Bilingual Storytime & Craft/Hora de Cuentos y Arte 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Come by for a Bilingual Storytime and then a craft! No registration required! ¡Ven a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos bilingüe y luego de una manualidad! ¡No es necesario registrarse! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Techwise Fall Session 11:00am–12:30pm Technology Class Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: An introductory computer course for seniors. To inquire if there are available spots, please call (708) 388 - 1078 extension 30.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon TBA 1:00pm–3:15pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon TBA 1:00pm–3:15pm Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults
